ebarealistlikuks

ebarealistlikuks is an Estonian translative form of the adjective ebarealistlik, meaning “unrealistic.” In Estonian grammar, the suffix -uks (the translative case) is used after certain verbs to express a change of state or transformation. Therefore ebarealistlikuks denotes the transition into a state described by ebarealistlik, i.e., becoming unrealistic or being treated as unrealistic.

Morphology and usage

The word is formed from eba- (negation), realistlik (realistic), and the translative suffix -uks. It is used with verbs that express change or judgment, such as muutuma (to become) and pidama (to regard). Examples include ebarealistlikuks muutuma (to become unrealistic) and ebarealistlikuks pidama (to regard as unrealistic). The form is typically found in formal or analytical writing, including journalism, policy discussions, and academic prose, where the accuracy of forecasts, plans, or assessments is under critique.

Examples

- Estonian: Prognoos muutus ebarealistlikuks. Translation: The forecast became unrealistic.

- Estonian: Hinnangud võivad ebarealistlikuks muutuda, kui turuandmed on ebatäpsed. Translation: Forecasts can become unrealistic if the market data are imprecise.

- Estonian: Me peame selle eesmärgi ebarealistlikuks pidama. Translation: We should regard this goal as unrealistic.

Etymology and related terms

The term combines prefix eba- (not), the root realistlik (realistic), and the translative suffix -uks. Related words include ebarealistlik (unrealistic) and realistlik (realistic). The form ebarealistlikuks is specifically used to express a shift into the unrealistic state or to label something as unrealistically so.